THE REAL BAHAMIAN CRAB N' RICE | BAHAMIAN COOKING

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Coconut cream adds richness while milk + extract can reduce cost.

crab

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Canned crab is more affordable and convenient.

Heat 4 teaspoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and celery; sauté for about a minute.

Add 1 tablespoon of thyme and sauté for another minute.

Add 6 cleaned crabs and mix well to coat them in the sautéed mixture.

Add 5 cups of rice to the pot and mix to coat the rice with the crab and oil.

Pour in 6 cups of water and mix well.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt and adjust to taste, adding more if necessary.

Cover the pot and let it cook for about 20 minutes until the water is absorbed.

After 20 minutes, mix the rice and crab together, reduce heat to low, and let it steam for an additional 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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